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Horror games haveevolved drasticallysince Sweet Home first debuted on the NES. Now, they don’t rely simply on campy sprites, high stakes, and low resources: the NPC behavior itself is enough to make you feel fear. A good horror game gives you the feeling of being watched, being stalked, and being hunted. Many horror games feature AI programming that is intended to be unnerving and unpredictable. As indie games like Amnesia: The Dark Descent stepped up the ante, triple-A developers were forced to make their monsters smarter and scarier as well....

Quick Links The First Descendantis a free-to-play MMO looter shooter that pits you against the invading aliens Vulgus. Set in the fictional world of Ingris, TFD features an expansive map to explore and numerous combat mechanics to master as you progress through the game. Withseasonal content regularly being addedto TFD, this is a title that’s constantly evolving, expanding, and always worth trying out. If you are new to the world of TFD, these tips and tricks will allow you to ease into the game and help flatten the learning curve at the beginning of your playthrough....

Summary Ubisofthas had a lot of failed ventures when it comes to the cash cow that is the live-service games industry, and it’s primarily being propped up right nowthanks to the success of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Granted, none of them have been Concord levels of disastrous, butthe shuttering of both XDefiantand Hyperscape are two prime examples. However, its many shortcomings don’t appear to have persuaded Ubisoft to give up the live-service gravy trail just yet,as it has been reported by Insider Gamingthat the studio is currently in the process of developing another battle royale game, this time heavily inspired by EA and Respawn Entertainment’s title Apex Legends....

It’s always nice to make new friends in video games. It’s even better when that newfound camaraderie comes from a former adversary. That kind of connection is always enjoyable, even on a platonic level. People way too into shipping shouldn’t have all the fun, though they’ll be darned if they don’t try. In video games, there have been many instances ofvillains and other bossesultimately joining the player’s party, and it’s almost always a delightful moment (especially if the former antagonist in question retains their sassiness)....

Quick Links Every Monster Hunter games introduces some form of endgame monster to push you to your limits, and that comes in the form of Tempered Monsters inMonster Hunter Wilds. These are regular monsters that have survived countless battles, getting a tougher skin and copious wounds to mark as them as powerful beast. Fighting these monsters is unique challenge compared to their ordinary counterparts, and they come with some unique items to make that challenge worth it....

I’ve had my eye onWitchbrooksince it was first teased way back in 2016, which meant that finding out it had finally received a full trailer in the most recentNintendoDirect instantly made my life a little more worth living. We haven’t seen a major update on the project since 2019, so I’d assumed it had fallen into development hell, never to escape, but thank Nintendo, we’ve now seen signs of life....

Quick Links Most of the best Thieves Guild quests inOblivion Remasteredgive you important items to target and steal, like Ahdarji’s Ring. While it might not seem like more than a trinket to us, it has deep sentimental value for its owner. The time will come for you to steal objects that could change the course of history, but for now, it’s time for a little practice. There’s no doubt that Ahdarji’s negative attitude makes finding the ring during this quest a bit bittersweet, but at least there’s a reward waiting for you at the end....

Every Soulslike needs an Estus Flask andThe First Berserker: Khazanis no exception to this rule.Netherworld Energyacts just like any other Estus Flask parallel; it recharges after you reset the world at a Blade Nexus, and can be made more effective through certain upgrades. However, unlike many Soulslikes, The First Berserker is a little stingier when it comes to providing you with more charges of these life-saving consumables. This guide will walk you through the location of each Netherworld Energy charge, as well as instruct you on how to improve their efficacy....

Quick Links The Master of Chaos is the final mission in the main story ofThe First Berserker: Khazanand it is here to send you off in style. This level features a large, sprawling castle packed with demonic foes. You’ll be shimmying along the rafters, hopping between pieces of floating debris, and navigating through winding courtyards in pursuit of this game’s finale. As we’ve done for every mission before this one, we’ll take you through all the sections of this stage, and point you in the direction of all the hidden treasures....

Quick Links While there’s not much of a set school curriculum inThe Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, you’ll still notice that Takumi has a report card that you can check out on the pause menu, tracking his progress across five core classes, each with two themes that contribute to the class. By raising your grades in Last Defense Academy - which you’ll do by hanging out with your teammates - you can not only upgrade your attacks and abilities even further than before, but you might even gain access to some additional options while out on expeditions past the Undying Flames....

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, theDisneyPrincesses are an unassailable fixture of pop culture. With 15 of these spunky, golden-voiced lasses now running around, viewers of all ages and backgrounds can find one they relate to; whether it’s their dreams of adventure in the great, wide somewhere, business aspirations, or desire for true love. With such a diverse range of characters starring in a variety of movies, it can be tough to pick out which of these radiant royals is the best....

Summary Capcom has launched a couple of fantastic collections for its fighters, which include nostalgic series like Marvel vs. Capcom and Darkstalker.Capcom Fighting Collection 2is the most varied fighting collection to date. Several games that have never had an online mode in America, like Project Justice and the Capcom vs. SNK series, are now fully playable with rollback netcode. This collection features everything from high-execution tournament fighters to more casual four-player arena fighters....

Quick Links Aside from being the 36th film in theMarvel Cinematic Universeand having a star-studded cast, there was one other reason that kept Thunderbolts* in the conversation during the months leading up to its release. When Kevin Feige announced that there was going to be an asterisk in the title of the superhero film, it gave rise to many theories making their way online about what the symbol could mean....